A newly released statement from the Maashorst municipality reveals a shocking oversight during recent renovations: the accidental discarding of 46 artworks, including a notable Andy Warhol print of Queen Beatrix, during a town hall overhaul. The print, valued at approximately €15,000 (£12,800), was housed in a basement when it reportedly ended up in the trash pile. Mayor Hans van der Pas expressed deep regret over the incident, which was further exacerbated by a lack of proper guidelines for handling the artworks. Investigators noted the poor storage practices, including items found in wheelie bins, highlighting insufficient protocols for the protection and registration of such valuable pieces. The artworks, collectively valued at around €22,000 (£18,800), are expected to remain undiscovered. The Queen Beatrix print is one among several in Warhol's Reigning Queens series and is a significant representation of the late queen’s legacy. This incident follows a previous theft of Warhol prints in November, showcasing an unfortunate string of misfortunes surrounding the artist's work in the Dutch art scene.
Lost Treasures: Dutch Town Hall Admits to Disposing of Warhol Prints
Lost Treasures: Dutch Town Hall Admits to Disposing of Warhol Prints
An unintended disposal of valuable artworks, including a famous Warhol print, raises concerns about municipal management in the Netherlands.
Lost Treasures: Dutch Town Hall Admits to Disposing of Warhol Prints
An unintended disposal of valuable artworks, including a famous Warhol print, raises concerns about municipal management in the Netherlands.
A newly released statement from the Maashorst municipality reveals a shocking oversight during recent renovations: the accidental discarding of 46 artworks, including a notable Andy Warhol print of Queen Beatrix, during a town hall overhaul. The print, valued at approximately €15,000 (£12,800), was housed in a basement when it reportedly ended up in the trash pile. Mayor Hans van der Pas expressed deep regret over the incident, which was further exacerbated by a lack of proper guidelines for handling the artworks. Investigators noted the poor storage practices, including items found in wheelie bins, highlighting insufficient protocols for the protection and registration of such valuable pieces. The artworks, collectively valued at around €22,000 (£18,800), are expected to remain undiscovered. The Queen Beatrix print is one among several in Warhol's Reigning Queens series and is a significant representation of the late queen’s legacy. This incident follows a previous theft of Warhol prints in November, showcasing an unfortunate string of misfortunes surrounding the artist's work in the Dutch art scene.
An unintended disposal of valuable artworks, including a famous Warhol print, raises concerns about municipal management in the Netherlands.
A newly released statement from the Maashorst municipality reveals a shocking oversight during recent renovations: the accidental discarding of 46 artworks, including a notable Andy Warhol print of Queen Beatrix, during a town hall overhaul. The print, valued at approximately €15,000 (£12,800), was housed in a basement when it reportedly ended up in the trash pile. Mayor Hans van der Pas expressed deep regret over the incident, which was further exacerbated by a lack of proper guidelines for handling the artworks. Investigators noted the poor storage practices, including items found in wheelie bins, highlighting insufficient protocols for the protection and registration of such valuable pieces. The artworks, collectively valued at around €22,000 (£18,800), are expected to remain undiscovered. The Queen Beatrix print is one among several in Warhol's Reigning Queens series and is a significant representation of the late queen’s legacy. This incident follows a previous theft of Warhol prints in November, showcasing an unfortunate string of misfortunes surrounding the artist's work in the Dutch art scene.
